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Rachael Penn

Should you clean your mattress with a Rug Doctor? An expert replies

A mattress being stem cleaned to get rid of dust bites and bed bugs.

Whether it’s baking soda, white vinegar or even shaving foam, there are several household items that have become popular mattress-cleaning solutions. One of them is the Rug Doctor upholstery cleaning machine, with many people on TikTok flocking to watch videos of filthy mattresses get cleaned and restored to their prime by these wonder machines. 

But are Rug Doctors safe for use on all mattresses? And should you try it to get deep stains out of your mattress? To answer this question, we asked a cleaning expert to give us the low down. Here's what you need to know about cleaning your mattress with a Rug Doctor – and which types of mattress need to steer clear.

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